Category: News
Seychelles’ environment ministry concerned about feral pigeons, invasive crows
The Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change in Seychelles has expressed concerns over the rising population of feral pigeons and recent sig [...]
Guiana: French territory still caught in virus storm
As mainland France heaves a sigh of relief after seemingly seeing off the worst of the coronavirus outbreak, its South American territory of Guiana is [...]
5G rollout in Seychelles met with mixed views on speed, price and health
Residents in Seychelles have mixed views on the recent rollout of a new next-generation 5G network.
Cable and Wireless Seychelles launched its 5G netw [...]
Botswana reports mysterious deaths of hundreds of elephants
Hundreds of elephants have died mysteriously in Botswana's famed Okavango Delta, the wildlife department said Thursday, ruling out poaching as the tus [...]
World Bank approves $ 15 million loan to help Seychelles counter COVID’s economic effects
The World Bank has approved a $15 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to support Seychelles' response to the e [...]
Nearly 190 Seychellois could lose jobs due to COVID slowdown
Nearly 190 Seychellois workers could lose their jobs after 91 businesses in Seychelles have filed for permission to make employees redundant as they c [...]
Brazilian Amazon sees worst June in 13 years for forest fires
Amazon forest fires in Brazil increased by 19.5 percent in June compared to the same month last year, making it the worst June in 13 years, authoritie [...]
Need an island-inspired facemask? These 4 shops in Seychelles can help
The Department of Health has advised the public to wear face masks as a preventative measure against COVID-19 in areas where social distancing cannot [...]
Outside Europe, nations floundering in virus’ first wave
As Europe begins its cautious reopening after weathering the pandemic's first wave in lockdown, many developing and middle-income countries continue t [...]
Ethiopia says on track to fill mega-dam as African Union pushes for deal
Ethiopia said Saturday it was on track to begin filling a controversial mega-dam on the Blue Nile River within weeks but vowed to try resolving its di [...]